There's no reason you have to give up anything.
If this is a new bike purchase, have the dealer quote it with the crank changed to a triple, or a larger cassette topping out at 32 or 34t. Changing the crankset may call for also changing the FD, but you can work out the details with the shop, and go with what makes the most sense for you.
IMO- the rule is that bikes need to be adapted to the needs of the owners, not owners having to adapt to the bike.
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Last edited by FBinNY; 03-25-18 at 01:21 PM.